avens
Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial flowering plant: Any of various herbaceous perennial plants belonging to the genus Geum, typically characterized by having pinnate (feather-like) basal leaves and flowers that can be of various colors.
Examples
- The yellow-flowered avens is a common sight in this mountain meadow.
- Several species of avens, including water avens and wood avens, are native to this region.
- The gardener planted avens in the border for its long-lasting blooms.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in botanical and horticultural contexts. Specific species are often identified by a descriptive common name preceding "avens" (e.g., , , ). These compound names refer to specific types within the genus .
Variants and Related Words
- Genus Geum: The scientific botanical genus name for avens.
- Water avens (): A specific species often found in damp habitats, with nodding, bell-shaped flowers.
- Wood avens / Herb Bennet (): A common species found in woodlands and hedgerows.
Synonyms
- Geum (scientific name)
- Herb Bennet (specifically for )
Noun
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any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
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